About this opportunity:

You will be required to carry out labouring duties, operate plant and truck equipment associated with the maintenance and construction of roads and drainage assets. This may include but are not limited to working on all sorts of drainage structures - laying pipes, building headwalls or culvert slabs. Building footpaths or concrete pavement.

Essential Qualifications, Experience & Skills:

• Current General Construction Safety "White" Card
• Current QLD Manual Car 'C' Class Open Driver's Licence
• Current QLD Medium Rigid Truck 'MR' Class Licence (or ability to obtain within 6 months of commencement).
• Current Traffic Controllers Ticket (or ability to obtain within 3 months of commencement).
• Certificate of Competency and previous experience in working around plant, equipment and machinery.
• Experience in safe operation of civil construction hand tools
• Demonstrated experience in road and drainage construction and maintenance activities
• Experience in bitumen tasks and concrete works
• Previous experience as a truck driver
• Attention to detail, with a safety and quality focus

Why work for Mackay Regional Council?

Mackay Regional Council is a dynamic, progressive and financially sound local government. We have responsibility for $3.5 billion worth of assets and employ almost 1200 dedicated staff in a vibrant, rapidly growing region where sugar, mining, beef, tourism and retail drive the economy. Mackay is located halfway between Brisbane and Cairns and is truly the heart of Queensland, covering 7,622 square kilometres of rainforest, Natural Parks, historic townships, miles of golden beaches and more than 70 tropical islands.

Discover more about the Mackay Region https://www.discovermackay.com.au/

In addition to the above, we also offer the following benefits:

• Base annual salary of $61,444 = $1181 per week + allowances as applicable
• Up to 18% superannuation (conditions apply).
• Choice of 4 or 5 weeks' annual leave with 17.5% leave loading.
• Flexible work arrangements with an RDO or 9 day fortnight roster.
• May be eligible for salary sacrificing options.
• Membership to lifestyle benefits program including corporate discounts.
• Study and assistance programs for career development.
• Learning and career development opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee health and wellbeing initiatives.
• Active Social Clubs.

Want to know more about this role?

View the Position Description (PD) for this role in the document attachments.

How to apply:

Prepare and submit your cover letter and resume, outlining your relevant experience for this role. If applying for this job via a 3rd party job board such as SEEK, LinkedIn etc. you will be redirected to the Mackay Regional Council Careers (eRecruit) website to apply. Follow the prompts to submit your application (the eRecruit Job Application Quick Reference Guide or the eRecruit Job Applicant Guide can assist).

Applications Close:

Thursday, 26 June 2025

Having troubles submitting your application?

Reach out to one of our friendly Recruitment Officers by phoning 1300 MACKAY (1300 622 529).